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About Knarston

Knarston lies in central Mainland Orkney, reached via the A965 from either Kirkwall or Stromness after the ferry crossing. The settlement sits amongst Orkney's ancient agricultural landscape, with neighbors like Dounby and Harray within easy reach. About 17 fast EV chargers serve the area. The famous Ring of Brodgar stone circle stands just minutes away across the surrounding moorland.

Where is Knarston on the map?

Knarston is in Scotland, at 59.068, -3.217 - about 8 km north-west of Bimbister.

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The closest airport to Knarston is Kirkwall Airport, 30 km (about 31 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Westray Airport.

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